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Adaptations
Physical and behavioral
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Science
6th Grade
03/28/2008

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Adaptation
Definition
A physical characteristic or behavior that give an organism a better chance of surviving and reproducing in a particular environment.
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Inherited characteristics
Definition
A characteristic that an organism is born with.
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Physical adaptation
Definition
Physical characteristics that make them suited to the biomes they live.
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Behavioral adaptation
Definition
Habits and activities of an organism that are important for survival.
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Hibernation
Definition
A period of time when animals are much less active and use a lot less anergy.
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Migration
Definition
The movement of animals from one region to anotherin response to the change in season.
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Symbiotic relationship
Definition
When two different species live close together for a long time.
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Camouflage
Definition
An organisms ability to blend into its surroundings.
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Coloration
Definition
The color or pattern of an organisms skin.
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Mimicry
Definition
Looking like something else.
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